Bank bandits seek new trial before May execution
Three bank bandits Fred Gerner Arthur Thielen and John Hauff in solitary cells at the old prison fear their May 10 electric chair death date may be delayed by a Supreme Court review. They await a possible commutation by Governor Horner if denied.
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Supreme Court
Fred Gerner
Arthur Thielen
John Hauff
High Court
Springfield
Horner
Gerner
Thielen
Hauff
Leanore
Ottawa
Spectator marks ninth year with expanded weekly circulation
The Spectator enters its ninth year of publication. It moved from Joliet only to a weekly circulation topping 20,000 and now reaches homes in Joliet and surrounding towns.
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Spectator
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Joliet
Pilcher Named President of Joliet Park Board for Year
Raymond A. Pilcher was elected president of Joliet Park Board for the coming year at its Tuesday meeting. The board plans to reallocate park properties among commissioners, with the Municipal Airport likely overseen by Fred G. Snedden and Nowell Park next supervised by George Mahoney. The Joliet Chamber of Commerce urged quick action on PWA grants as city plans discussed.
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Raymond A. Pilcher
Pilcher
Fred G. Snedden
George Mahoney
Mahoney
The
Spectator
Snedden
George T. Jones
Vise Nowell Park
Don Mateer
Joliet Chamber of Commerce
PWA
Joliet Coach Mills to Be Honored at Inter-Church Banquet
Joliet high school coach Doug Mills will receive a farewell tribute at an inter-church sports banquet at First Baptist church on Monday evening April 29. After the school year ends he leaves for Urbana to assume duties at the University of Illinois. Ottawa Street M E basketball team, Protestant Church League champs, will be honored and the cup presented by Joliet coach Roy N. Fargo. Reservations due by noon tomorrow. tickets from Stillman’s YMC A or Rev P G Van Zandt at 7284.
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Doug Mills
Joliet High School
First Baptist Church
Mills
Urbana
University of Illinois
Ottawa Street
M. E
Ant Church
Roy N. Fargo
Joliet
C. K. Turman
George Brewster
F. Cooper and Son
Stillman’s
P. G. van Zandt
Children Play Injun Arrow Wounds FiveYearOld Boy Eye
Daniel Thom five, son of Harold and Mrs. Thom of 1602 North Raynor avenue, was struck in the eye during a neighborhood Indian game when an arrow pierced the eye. Dr. Robert W. Lennon performed a delicate operation at St Joseph's hospital. Sight has been fully regained and the boy is expected to leave the institution tomorrow.
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Robert W. Lennon
Daniel Thom
Harold Thom
Raynor Avenue
Daniel
Young Thom
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Lennon
Rain Likely With Warm Temperatures Ahead
A weather outlook suggests continued warmth with some possibility of rain. Officials forecast mild highs and no strong storm system in the near term, urging residents to monitor local updates.
Kiwanis Model Airplane Contest Deadline Set
Entrants have about two weeks to file applications at Joliet Financial Service Corporation offices 113 115 Scott Street. Deadline is Friday May 10. Contest rules allow anyone under 21 to enter by completing the entry blank at story end. Indoor event at Joliet High School gym May 11. outdoor contest set for May 18. Prize details follow.
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Kiwanis Club
Joliet Financial Service Corporation
Scott Street
Joliet High School
New City Council Promises Clean Government and Lawful Administration
The incoming city council pledges fair treatment and strict enforcement of laws, ending special favors to a select few. George T. Jones, the mayor-elect, vows good government with a businesslike administration. There will be no mass firings of city employees for political reasons.
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George T. Jones
Vehicle License Drive to Start in Near Future
A city drive to enforce vehicle license stickers is planned by police for violators within city limits. License stickers for windshields must be bought at City Hall. At a Woodruff Hotel council session, David Lentz was named head of Public Health and Safety, Joseph Whalen to head the Water Department, and Commissioners Lennon and Shepley to run their prior departments with unlikely personnel changes.
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Fornango
Woodruff Hotel
David Lentz
Department of Public Health and Safety
Joseph Whalen
Water Department
Samuel Shepley
William H. Lennon
Lennon
Shepley
Final Kiwanis Show Hits Joliet High Auditorium
The last performance of Kiwanis production Hit It Up will be tonight at Joliet high school auditorium. A capacity crowd greeted yesterday’s opening. Kiwanis members star in the minstrel scene with Dr George W Young as interlocutor and L A Rutledge E W Bitterman Jack Wismar a Clarence Olin Earl Hodges and F J Cooper in laugh roles. Over 125 costumed singers and dancers perform in 14 scenes and proceeds benefit Garnsey playground pool music scholarship at the College of St Francis and the free milk fund.
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Kiwanis
Joliet High School
Kiwanis Club
George W. Young
L. A. Rutledge
E. W. Bitterman
Jack Wismara
Michigan Beach Opens Swim Season With Gwenith Stank Dip
The water was chilly yesterday afternoon when Gwenith Stank of 300 Second Avenue took a dip at Michigan Beach. An expert swimmer, she unofficially opened the season and is likely to be seen there each afternoon through the summer.
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Michigan Beach
Gwenith
Second Avenue
Miss Stank
Joliet to Kick Off Fourth Health Week Event
Joliet will inaugurate its fourth annual Health Week observance starting Sunday April 28 as part of a community health initiative. The program runs through the week with activities announced by city officials and local health organizations to promote wellness.
City Adopts Daylight Saving Time In Joliet
Joliet set the clocks forward one hour on Saturday to begin daylight saving time. Schools churches and services will operate on the new time immediately with classes Monday following the shift. A May 4 election and a Tuesday health round up for preschoolers are planned with Dr Lloyd B Andrew supervising exams and vaccinations.
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Joliet
Farragut
Washington
F. FE. Marsh
Parent-Teachers Association
Drew Castle
Will County Medical and Dental Society
Lloyd B. Andrew
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Coach Mills
Garnsey Playground
College of St. Francis
Free Milk Fund
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